Yowsa! Talk about a great bite! These Greek hot dogs definitely have it going on. Great beef flavor (don’t use a cheap dog. Ever.). Crunchy red onion, tamed down with some Feta and black olives. All backed up with a great Greek vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s almost like a Greek salad on a dog.
Not A Fan Of Onion? It’s Ok
If you think red onion in these Greek Hot Dogs is too strong, soak a few slices in cold water for 5-10 minutes before chopping them for these dogs. They’ll be a little more mellow but still have great flavor and crunch. I wouldn’t leave them off. These hot dogs really are better with them.
Try substituting other types of dogs or sausages, such as kielbasa or polish sausage.
I was making grilled lamb gyros the other day and figured I’d better scout around for a Greek-inspired side dish. I didn’t want to do the ‘usual’ Greek salad, but I wanted something light. These little Greek salad bite appetizers worked just great as a side. My wife is a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, so she really liked these. The basil sprinkled on top really brings these little morsels together.
Cucumber Coolness And Crunch
I think that the cucumbers made for a great vessel for these Greek salad bites. But really, you don’t have to use them. You can substitute your favorite cracker instead. Cucumbers scream ‘Greek’ to me. Who has ever had a Greek salad or a gyro without them?
These little Greek salad bite appetizers worked just great as a side. My wife's a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, so she really liked these. The basil sprinkled on top really brings these little morsels together.
This grilled Greek chicken salad was one of those “throw-a-few-things-together” dishes. I had some chicken sitting around that I needed to use up. And some Greek yogurt. And I was in a Greek mood… at least in a mood for Greek tastes. The combination of the grilled marinated chicken and the vinaigrette worked very well. The chicken was very tender and moist, while the vinaigrette had a nice vinegar and Dijon flavor. Although not a traditional salad like you might order in your favorite restaurant, it hit the spot and satisfied my Greek cravings.
You Can Skip The Skewers
I skewered the chicken pieces and then grilled them on my Weber grill. My wife isn’t a fan of grilled foods that have holes in them. Next time I’ll butterfly the chicken breast and marinate and grill it whole. No holes. Even better grilled Greek chicken salad.
You can also cut the marinated chicken into pieces and place it into a vegetable basket. This makes grilling easy. No worries about skewers. And cleanup is easy. Just toss the basket into the dishwasher.
This grilled Greek chicken salad was one of those “throw-a-few-things-together” dishes. I had some chicken sitting around that I needed to use up. And some Greek yogurt. And I was in a Greek mood… at least in a mood for Greek tastes. The combination of the grilled marinated chicken and the vinaigrette worked very well.
Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large resealable baggie. Seal and shake to mix well. Add chicken and refrigerate for 3 hours.
Shake off excess marinade. Place chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes and grill, turning occasionally, on all sides until done.
For the vinaigrette
Place all ingredients in a small jar. Cover. Shake until well combined.
For the salad
Top greens with chicken, olives, Feta and cucumber. Serve with the vinaigrette.
This recipe for gyros on the grill brought together two of our favorite things: grilled Gyro meatballs and Tzatziki sauce. The end result was tasty and messy. The best dishes are often messy. The flavors are just like an authentic gyro. The meatballs have a slightly different texture, of course, but they’re really great. Plus they have that great grill char on them.. No, it’s definitely not the real thing. Nowhere near it. But it tastes pretty close to it and that’s good enough for me!
Easy Prep, Easy Cook
Even though there’s a place near our house that serves crazy good real gyros (Sam’s Gyros), these gyros on the grill are a great variation on the real thing. I make the meatballs well in advance and freeze them for dishes like this. The tzatziki sauce comes together in no time. It’s actually an easy, delicious dish.
This recipe for gyros on the grill brought together two of our favorite things: grilled Gyro meatballs and Tzatziki sauce. The end result was tasty and messy. The best dishes are often messy.
